Karl D. Snyder

1936 - 2024

Karl D. Snyder, 87, from Lexington, SC, passed away on Oct. 13, 2024. Karl was born to the late Isabel and Walter Snyder, on Nov. 29, 1936, in Greensburg, PA, and spent most of his life in the Pittsburgh, PA area prior to retiring to FL, and SC. A graduate of Glassport High School in 1954, he attended the Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1959, with a BS degree in Industrial Education, and was a member of TKE fraternity, and ILS, Honor Society. Upon graduation, he joined the Army National Guard and taught Junior High School for several years, after which he became involved with the computer industry as a computer programmer with U.S. Steel Corporation. He held other positions as Post Sales Supervisor for Honeywell Inc., and spent the last 33 years of his career, working for the Westinghouse Air Brake Company and its sister division, Union Switch and Signal Inc. as their Director of Management Information Systems. An avid exercise enthusiast, he enjoyed early morning workouts, swimming, golfing, gardening, and was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State football fan. He was affiliated with the Mt. Horeb Church, Lexington, SC, and loved the Lord. Karl is survived in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Judith Moural Snyder. A stillborn baby boy preceded his death. Survivors include, brother, Richard W. Snyder, of Boise, ID, Bruce M Snyder and wife, Linda of Alpharetta, GA, Karla A. Snyder, of Royston, GA, and Krista Snyder Ergle and husband, Hollie, of Lexington, SC. Grandchildren include, Lauren E Calhoon and husband Scott, Hannah D. O'Connell and husband, Bill, Matthew J. Snyder, Emily G. Snyder, Samantha M. Stamm, Hollie Hampton Ergle IV, and Brooks D. Ergle.; and great-grandchildren, Sam Calhoon, Caroline Calhoon, John Taylor Calhoon, and Ella O'Connell; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that donations be made to the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, One Children's Hospital Drive, 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224-4209. Services will be held at Mt. Horeb Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072 on Nov. 2, 2024, with visitation at 1:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m.